IPC Ch. 1 Quiz

01. The International Residential Code (IRC) is applicable to plumbing work in town-houses not more than __________ in height with a separate means of egress.

• a. 35 feet
• b. 45 feet
• c. three stories
• d. four stories

02. The provisions of the appendices do not apply unless __________.

• a. referenced in the code
• b. applicable to specific conditions
• c. specifically adopted
• d. relevant to fire or life safety

03. In order to safeguard life, health and property, the IPC regulates all of the following except

• a. design
• b. maintenance
• c. use
• d. cost

04. Where different sections of the code specify different requirements, the__________ requirement shall apply.

• a. general
• b. most restrictive
• c. least restrictive
• d. specific

05. Existing plumbing systems must be brought into compliance with the IPC if the system is __________.

• a. repaired
• b. added on to
• c. a hazard to property
• d. nonconforming

06. Where code provisions are in conflict with the referenced standard, the__________

• a. code
• b. referenced standard
• c. most restrictive
• d. more specific

07. Where the code official finds that a proposed alternative material does not comply

• a. request additional information from the manufacturer
• b. state the reason for disapproval in writing to the applicant
• c. contact a third-party agency to authorize additional testing
• d. place limitations on the use of the alternative material

08. For materials not specifically covered by the code, supportin

• a. a referenced standard
• b. research reports
• c. testing and listing
• d. the manufacturer’s instructions

09. Tests performed by __________ may be required by the code official where there is insufficient evidence of code compliance.

• a. the owner
• b. the contractor
• c. an approved agency
• d. a design professional

10. Required department records shall be retained __________.

• a. permanently
• b. as required by the code official
• c. for as long as the building is in existence
• d. as required for public records